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Samantha Reckmeyer

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Motivated multidisciplinary designer, jeweler, creative director and stylist who possesses a competitive entrepreneurial spirit and excellent artistic abilities. With a BFA, strong sense of style and expertise in conceptualization to final product, Samantha is a multi-faceted creative who attains a range of skills to get the job done. Flexible and Collaborative team player proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software, paired with strong knowledge of the design process. Outgoing and adaptable with a strong drive to succeed in team-based or individually motivated settings, and seeking a career in the creative &/or design realm.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer

Ettika
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Created custom designs for celebrity cliental and influencers such as Beyonce, Billy Bobby Brown, and Olivia Rodrigo.
  • Developed Designs to sell to large wholesale accounts such as Revolve, Nordstrom, Macy's, Saks 5th Ave, Bloomingdale's. My designs helped leverage sales x5.
  • Created Spec sheets for upcoming collections
    along with designs from start to finish.
  • Monitored and interpreted Macro trends and translated them to Ettika's aesthetic to create commercial designs.
  • Selected stones, metals, and other materials to create cohesive brand right designs.
  • Communicated and sourced product from overseas factories.

Founder

ESEMEL VINTAGE
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 12.2023

ESEMEL VINTAGE

Online Sustainable Vintage curator and seller.

@sml.vintage on instagram

  • Held successful pop up shops where I sold out of all merchandise.
  • Sourced and upcycled second hand clothing to fit the brands aesthetic and reach desired customer.
  • Mangaged and grew social media to more than 1k followers, as well as create and curate posts that engage the customer and bring traffic to the page.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends.
  • stayed up to date with personal business goals and calender.

Social Media Manger/Head Creative Director

Hysteric Dreamgirl
Chicago, Illinois
06.2023 - Current
  • Creative directed, styled and photographed photo shoots to have content for brands social media pages and website.
  • Sourced & authenticated vintage designer pieces and denim that fit the brands aesthetic.
  • Photographed high quality flats of inventory and took measurements that were uploaded to website.
  • Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts using adobe software.
  • Managed and organized social media to illustrate the brands identity in order to engage with desired consumer. Grew social media following to over 700 people within 3 months.
  • Kept track of and analyzed inventory.
  • In charge of Influencer outreach and staying up to date with their posts.

Design Intern (remote)

PRIVATE POLICY
New York, NY
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for researching and creating the design concept for A/W 23 collection.
  • Created patterns for fabric that reflected collection concept using Adobe Software.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Researched specification information, created mood boards and in-line style to develop quality patterns and concepts.
  • Communicated and collaborated with CEO and creative director to reach desired outcomes and develop new ideas for the brand.

Stylist Assistant

Humans of High Fashion
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with photoshoots published in L'officiel Baltic June 2022, L'officiel Liechtenstein Cover story May 22, and Elle Arabia April 22.
  • Created mood boards by researching current fashion trends and competitor activity.
  • Assisted in pulls, and piecing together outfits that reflected the mood board for the shoot.
  • Steamed, ironed, taped items in preparation for professional photo shoots.
  • Assisted in the manufacturing and production of the first Clothing brand Launch under Humans of High Fashion.

Graphic Design Intern

Wet Edugames
Sevilla, Spain
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Used expertise in Adobe software to create images, graphics, logos and layouts for social media outreach and website.
  • Determined marketing and design vision with clients for graphic design projects.
  • Collaborated with team members all while communicating in Spanish.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Planning and execution
  • Fashion trends
  • Fluent in Computer-aided design programs, ALL Adobe software
  • Sketching & developing Tech design packs
  • Proficient in Sewing & Knitwear
  • Metalwork
  • Jewelry design and creation
  • Creative & Artistic direction
  • Collaboration skills
  • Photography
  • Styling
  • Multi-tasking abilities
  • Organized
  • Critical thinking
  • Communicating with factories
  • social media management

Timeline

Designer

Ettika
11.2023 - 03.2024

Social Media Manger/Head Creative Director

Hysteric Dreamgirl
06.2023 - Current

Design Intern (remote)

PRIVATE POLICY
05.2022 - 09.2022

Stylist Assistant

Humans of High Fashion
03.2022 - 08.2022

Graphic Design Intern

Wet Edugames
02.2020 - 04.2020

Founder

ESEMEL VINTAGE
03.2019 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

School of The Art Institute of Chicago

Additional Information

my portfolio: https://essjayar.cargo.site/header

Samantha Reckmeyer